Sharing our knowledge
Sightsavers’ staff around the world share their expertise on disability inclusion issues.
At Sightsavers, we’re committed to creating a more equal world where people with disabilities can claim their human rights in all areas of life.
With expertise on everything from making early childhood education accessible to creating innovative employment programmes, our staff have a wealth of inclusion knowledge to share. Hear from our experts to learn more about our inclusion work.
Takeaways from the Women Deliver conference 2023
Hannah Dawson, Sightsavers’ policy officer on gender and social inclusion
“It is critical that we continue to ensure that the voices of women with disabilities are heard and valued in the women’s rights movement.”
How inclusive education can create a more equal and sustainable future
Mariana Rudge, Sightsavers’ senior policy adviser for social inclusion and education
“Governments must take urgent action to build more resilient education systems, which promote climate justice and prioritise the people who are more at risk.”
Inclusive data and Sightsavers: an ongoing journey
Tichafara Chisaka, Sightsavers’ programme manager for inclusive data
“Our updated IDC action plan will look at consolidating what we’ve learnt and how we can strengthen the collection, analysis and use of inclusive data.”
First anger, then action: the Feminist Accessibility Protocol
Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame, Sightsavers’ global advocacy manager
“We’re encouraging UN member states, civil society organisations and UN agencies to sign up and commit to making their work inclusive and accessible. ”
Why disability-inclusive employment benefits all of us
Simon Brown, deputy technical director for economic empowerment
“The consequence of excluding people with disabilities from employment opportunities is a US$6 trillion loss to the global economy. It doesn’t make sense!”
Inclusive, accessible social behaviour change (SBC)
Cathy Stephen, global technical lead for behaviour change communication
“Our SBC team brings together our skills and expertise across the breadth of Sightsavers’ work, from inclusive design to accessible delivery.”
Social behaviour change: a game-changer
Joseph Mensah, technical adviser for civil society organisation grants and social movement
“Everything we learned about effective social behaviour change programmes through our Ghana project will inform future projects at Sightsavers.”
Championing mental health and human rights in Ghana
Diane Kingston, global technical lead on disability inclusion and mainstreaming
“Attendees felt motivated, enthusiastic and equipped to inspect mental health facilities.”
“In Ghana, the work we began on disability inclusion will continue”
Peter Anomah-Kordieh Kwasi, former Sightsavers programme adviser for disability inclusion
“We learned a lot about the importance of involving disability organisations at every stage.”
Why disability rights are integral to the SDGs
Saleck Ould Dah and Ujala Sarfaraz, global advocacy officers for West Africa and South Asia
“Development that excludes people with disabilities is incomplete and ineffective.”
Expertise from Inclusive Futures
Sightsavers leads Inclusive Futures, a global initiative bringing together more than 20 partner organisations to advance the inclusion of people with disabilities.
Tackling discrimination through design: lessons from an innovative workshop
Isabella Giorgio, project manager
“I’m convinced the change we are seeking to create is already under way.” Read the blog
Inclusion in sexual and reproductive health: here’s where to start
Jennifer Williams, global advocacy advisor
“Crucially, we need to listen to the voices of people with disabilities.” Read the blog
Ensuring inclusive access to health and wellbeing services
Joy Shu’aibu, programme operations director
“We want to talk about inclusion with evidence, not sentiment.” Read the blog
How can collaborative alliances support disability inclusion?
Inclusive Futures partnership blog
“If people with disabilities are excluded, development programmes create an opportunity gap.” Read the blog
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